2 h. ago First Australia, now New Zealand eyes social media ban for under

Worried about cyberbullying and harmful content, New Zealand’s PM is pushing for a ban modelled on the one Australia is introducing.

Politics

4 h. ago Asia stocks: China climbs on US trade talk hopes; Fed meeting eyed

Asia stocks: China climbs on US trade talk hopes; Fed meeting eyed  Investing.com

Politics

10 h. ago Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

Spate of inaccurately rendered national flag images suggests a careless reliance on AI, which can have grave implications in a polarised society.

Politics

14 h. ago Trump wants Turkish leader Erdogan’s help to end Ukraine war

The US president has been pushing Kyiv and Moscow to reach a ceasefire deal.

Politics

20 h. ago Trump’s 100% tariff on films will have little impact on Hong Kong industry: experts

Instead, it is Hollywood and the US movie industry that will suffer, as they depend on other countries to keep their production costs down, expert says.

Politics

22 h. ago In response to US tariffs, Malaysia unveils US$356 million SME relief measures

The US tariffs will ‘certainly have a significant impact’ on Malaysia’s exports and economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

Economics

24 h. ago Marvel moves production out of US even as Trump puts 100% tariff on overseas films

Marvel joins Universal in switching filming from state of Georgia, with producers drawn overseas by tax credits and rebates and lower costs.

Politics

25 h. ago China rail link in Malaysia’s sights as Bangkok cargo route gets go

A direct service to Thailand set to begin operations this year would improve connectivity to China, Laos and Central Asia, officials said.

Transport

25 h. ago Rogue Malaysian beauty influencers are money laundering for drug gangs, police say

A beauty influencer has been arrested in Malaysia after police uncovered a kilo of methamphetamine and links to a major drug syndicate.

Events

27 h. ago Chinese ambassador on US dialogue, Singapore’s PAP scores big: 5 weekend reads you missed

From Malaysia’s Mahathir on end of American century to tips on finding joy, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Politics

28 h. ago China’s film industry on notice in Trump threat to expand tariff war to services

The US president said on social media that foreign-made films would be subject to a 100 per cent levy, citing ‘national security’.

Events

45 h. ago US Federal Reserve’s Powell may defy Trump’s pressure and hold interest rates steady

With their eye on inflation, officials are inclined to hold rates steady when they meet in Washington, defying Trump’s pressure to cut interest rates.

Politics

51 h. ago Malaysia’s evergreen Mahathir, older than Superman and sliced bread, eyes 100

The two-time PM who had planned to retire in his seventies is now approaching a century, having outlived political allies and foes alike.

Politics

55 h. ago Japan’s scorching summers could halt children’s outdoor sports by 2060, experts say

A study warns that youth sports may become unsafe due to heat unless greenhouse gases are reduced. Japan has seen 100 heat-related child deaths in the past 20 years.

Politics

3 d. ago Global automakers eye India as reciprocal tariffs on China raise vehicle costs in US: Nomura

Global automakers eye India as reciprocal tariffs on China raise vehicle costs in US: Nomura  The Economic Times

Economics

3 d. ago Mahathir Mohamad on Trump, tariffs – and the end of America’s century

Malaysia’s 99-year-old two-time PM delivers a blunt assessment of America’s ‘empire’ mentality and its impact in an exclusive interview.

Politics

3 d. ago Mistrust of Malaysian healthcare among Orang Asli minority grows after teen’s leprosy death

The Orang Asli community is seeking answers after a teenager’s preventable leprosy-related death.

Events

3 d. ago Trump tariffs latest: FTSE 100 on track for record streak amid hopes for US

Trump tariffs latest: FTSE 100 on track for record streak amid hopes for US-China trade talks  The Telegraph

Politics

4 d. ago Nasi lemak, beef rendang prices soar as food inflation bites Malaysians

New data shows prices for popular meals outpacing official inflation and wage growth.

Economics

4 d. ago India probes snake in school lunch after 100 children fall sick

The food was served to children after the cook removed a dead snake from it, according to a rights commission’s report.

Politics